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AP51 ZCV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,471 mi
Last recorded106,471 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ZCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2018 106,471 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded also suspension prescribed area. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam permanently on. (1.7.5c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded also suspension prescribed area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam permanently on. (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 90,208 miles

Exhaust rusty

N/s/f jacking point rusting away

Fail 12 Mar 2016 90,208 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure O/s/f (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust rusty

N/s/f jacking point rusting away

Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,273 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 88,273 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,131 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 72,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2013 72,043 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 62,331 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,707 miles

Both front brake discs inner surfaces starting to deteriorate. not considered to be seriously weakened or insecure.

Full manufacturers under trays fitted restricting testers view of testable items

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear exhaust silencer de-laminating

Signs of occasional tyre rubbing on nearside rear plastic wheel arch liner. no suspension wear apparent and no damage to tyre observed.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,751 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,801 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake flexi's starting to perish.

Fail 29 Oct 2008 52,523 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested due to poly V belt & A/C pipe failure.

Front brake flexi's starting to perish.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 49,309 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 43,372 miles

Brake discs lightly corroded.

Brake pipes lightly corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2005 36,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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AP51 ZCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP51 ZCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP51 ZCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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